About Omicron Velorum Cluster (C85)

Omicron Velorum Cluster stands out as a well-known observing object and appears as a soft glow. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 35° altitude and reaches 37° around 05:01 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 4 hours.

Observing conditions matter, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It is often recommended as an entry-level object.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Vela

Distance

500 ly

Size

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

2.5